The University of Puerto Rico and The Hispanic Federation Come Together in an Effort to Foster Emotional Well-Being in Puerto Rico

The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (UPR-RP) and the Hispanic Federation (HF) have entered a collaborative agreement to offer direct and indirect services through a project that promotes the wellbeing and address the mental health needs of the residents of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane María. Also collaborating in this project are the Arecibo and Humacao UPR campuses as well as nine Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) from across the island. Learn more.

Powerful Initiative to Merge Efforts in Home Reconstruction, Collective Advocacy, and Community Legal Assistance in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, PR. March 18, 2019 – Hispanic Federation (HF) has committed to an initial investment of $3.17 million for a comprehensive housing and community development initiative in Puerto Rico. Through a partnership with Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico and Fundación Fondo Acceso a la Justicia, HF will create and implement a strong plan comprised of three crucial recovery strategies: physical repairs of homes, collective advocacy, and community legal assistance. Learn more.﻿

Rebuilding, Resilience and Unity: Our Stories

The heart and soul of Puerto Rico

Hispanic Federation understands the importance of arts and culture in Puerto Rico’s history. That’s why we are committed to keep supporting cultural initiatives that remind the world what the heart and soul of the island is made of.

It Takes a Village to Rebuild an Island

Puerto Rican authorities requested 94 Billion USD to managed the damages left by María’s pass. However, Congress only approved 5 Billion USD for Puerto Rico as part of a larger federal aid package of 36 Billion USD to tackle the damage of the 2017 hurricane season.

The power outage affected education

Without consistent energy, the education system of the island was severely affected. Making sure education centers are properly energized to stay open is a priority in our education focus area.

Supporting the Island's Vitals

Tending for population in need of medical assistance is crucial during and emergency and after. Our commitment through our Health Focus Area is to get health centers back in shape to attend all, and to avoid the impact the lack of power has in an emergency.

Caring for the Puerto Rican Ecosystem

The 2017 hurricane season affected the island’s fauna and flora. To recover the environment and prepare for future challenges, Hispanic Federation supports efforts to protect the Puerto Rican ecosystem.

Over 7 million pounds of aid distributed

To all 78 municipalities in the island, through local and international partnerships, to get to over 725,000 people.

Facing the longest blackout in US History

Hurricane Maria gravely damaged the already decimated electric infrastructure of Puerto Rico. To improve energy access throughout the island, Hispanic Federation has made a priority to promote renewable energy through systems that will endure future natural disasters.

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Coming Together for Puerto Rico

Grammy, Tony and Emmy-award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda enlisted blockbuster guests for this all-star single Almost Like Praying, written and recorded to benefit hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Featured guests include Marc Anthony, Camila Cabello, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno and many more.

In an unprecedented demonstration of collaboration and commitment, the entire sale price of $1.29 will benefit The Hispanic Federation’s UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund to help meet hurricane-related needs and support recovery in Puerto Rico.